↖️ Galleries Raymond Island, Victoria Late updated : 2023-09-26
Raymond Island, Victoria is a small island, across a small channel from Paynesville, Victoria, where my spouse and I stayed on a road trip with a friend. A conspicuous koala population lives on the island. A walk through most of the island takes less than a couple of hours and is entirely flat. We saw heaps of koalas, but one family we ran into said they'd seen something like 45 koalas. We didn't see quite that many, but they are easy to find. There was even one sitting in the tree right by the ferry terminal, so it took less than 20 seconds before we saw the first koala. The island has several suggested walking trails. One of them is a boardwalk over a wetland area on the Paynesville side of the island. The boardwalk has nice views of Paynesville, heaps of sail boats, and, like Paynesville itself, hosts a large number of black swans. We were luck enough to see a handful of baby black swans swimming with their families.
Private jetty
A private jetty on Raymond Island. Painsville is visible in the distance, and water fowl walk freely on the "owners only" berth. Several signs indicate the jetty is private.
Private jetty (26 September 2023 at 11:43:51) Description: A private jetty on Raymond Island. Painsville is visible in the distance, and water fowl walk freely on the "owners only" berth. Several signs indicate the jetty is private.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 73 (146 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/3.5
Shutter speed: 1/1600s
ISO: 200
Walking on Raymond Island
A black swan stands in water-side grass. Raymond Island
Walking on Raymond Island (26 September 2023 at 11:44:29) Description: A black swan stands in water-side grass. Raymond Island
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 40 (80 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/3.5
Shutter speed: 1/3200s
ISO: 200
Black swan on Raymond Island
A black swan stands on water-side grass. Raymond Island jetties and sail boats are visible in the distance.
Black swan on Raymond Island (26 September 2023 at 11:45:13) Description: A black swan stands on water-side grass. Raymond Island jetties and sail boats are visible in the distance.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 150 (300 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/3.5
Shutter speed: 1/1600s
ISO: 200
Black Swan
Black Swan (26 September 2023 at 11:45:49) Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 150 (300 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/3.5
Shutter speed: 1/4000s
ISO: 200
Black swan
A black swan swimming in water.
Black swan (26 September 2023 at 11:46:12) Description: A black swan swimming in water.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 150 (300 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/3.5
Shutter speed: 1/3200s
ISO: 200
Black swan
A black swan swimming in water.
Black swan (26 September 2023 at 11:46:21) Description: A black swan swimming in water.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 150 (300 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/3.5
Shutter speed: 1/3200s
ISO: 200
Black swan fledglings
Three black swan fledglings swim together in water. An adult black swan is visible behind them in the water.
Black swan fledglings (26 September 2023 at 11:51:20) Description: Three black swan fledglings swim together in water. An adult black swan is visible behind them in the water.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 150 (300 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/3.5
Shutter speed: 1/2500s
ISO: 200
Pelicans
Pelicans flying in broken formation. Clouds are visible behind the birds as they fly through the sky.
Pelicans (26 September 2023 at 11:52:22) Description: Pelicans flying in broken formation. Clouds are visible behind the birds as they fly through the sky.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 150 (300 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/3.5
Shutter speed: 1/4000s
ISO: 200
Black swan and a boat
A black swan swims in water next to a jetty pylon. A basic boat is visible behind the swan, as are jetty posts.
Black swan and a boat (26 September 2023 at 11:54:10) Description: A black swan swims in water next to a jetty pylon. A basic boat is visible behind the swan, as are jetty posts.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 125 (250 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/3.5
Shutter speed: 1/3200s
ISO: 200
Water fowl in shallow water
Black swans and other water fowl enjoy shallow water in front of a jetty, at which several boats are moored.
Water fowl in shallow water (26 September 2023 at 11:54:55) Description: Black swans and other water fowl enjoy shallow water in front of a jetty, at which several boats are moored.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 67 (134 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/3.5
Shutter speed: 1/1600s
ISO: 200
Black swans sunbathe
Three black swans, along with other water fowl, sunbathe in shallow water.
Black swans sunbathe (26 September 2023 at 11:55:07) Description: Three black swans, along with other water fowl, sunbathe in shallow water.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 150 (300 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/3.5
Shutter speed: 1/1600s
ISO: 200
Private jetty on Raymond Island
A jetty viewed from land. A conspicuous "private jetty" sign is visible, along with a solitary sail boat moored at the end of the jetty.
Private jetty on Raymond Island (26 September 2023 at 12:03:18) Description: A jetty viewed from land. A conspicuous "private jetty" sign is visible, along with a solitary sail boat moored at the end of the jetty.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 40 (80 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter speed: 1/3200s
ISO: 200
Gum tree
A gum tree on Raymond Island
Gum tree (26 September 2023 at 12:07:22) Description: A gum tree on Raymond Island
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 40 (80 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter speed: 1/800s
ISO: 200
Koala sits in a tree
A koala sits in a tree and stares down at the camera.
Koala sits in a tree (26 September 2023 at 12:17:32) Description: A koala sits in a tree and stares down at the camera.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 150 (300 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter speed: 1/1250s
ISO: 200
Koala in tree
A koala sits in a tree, looking back over its shoulder towards the camera.
Koala in tree (26 September 2023 at 12:18:19) Description: A koala sits in a tree, looking back over its shoulder towards the camera.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 135 (270 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter speed: 1/4000s
ISO: 200
Red bottle brush flower
A red bottle brush flower on Raymond Island
Red bottle brush flower (26 September 2023 at 12:19:51) Description: A red bottle brush flower on Raymond Island
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 75 (150 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter speed: 1/1600s
ISO: 200
White flowers
White flowers with yellow centres on Raymond Island.
White flowers (26 September 2023 at 12:20:09) Description: White flowers with yellow centres on Raymond Island.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 150 (300 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter speed: 1/10000s
ISO: 200
Koala in tree
A koala sits in a tree, hugging a branch. Its long nails are visible.
Koala in tree (26 September 2023 at 12:22:14) Description: A koala sits in a tree, hugging a branch. Its long nails are visible.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 150 (300 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter speed: 1/640s
ISO: 200
Sleeping koala
A koala sleeps in a tree. Its body is nuzzled between a few large branches and the koala is moderately curled up.
Sleeping koala (26 September 2023 at 12:23:15) Description: A koala sleeps in a tree. Its body is nuzzled between a few large branches and the koala is moderately curled up.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 150 (300 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/7.1
Shutter speed: 1/250s
ISO: 250
Sleeping koala
A koala sleeps in a tree, curled tightly against a branch. The koala rests the right side of its head against the trunk of the tree.
Sleeping koala (26 September 2023 at 12:34:38) Description: A koala sleeps in a tree, curled tightly against a branch. The koala rests the right side of its head against the trunk of the tree.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 100 (200 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/4.5
Shutter speed: 1/250s
ISO: 200
Napping koala
A koala naps with the sun to its back.
Napping koala (26 September 2023 at 12:35:58) Description: A koala naps with the sun to its back.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 150 (300 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/4.5
Shutter speed: 1/1250s
ISO: 200
Sleeping koala
A koala sleeps, almost "spread eagle" on a tree branch.
Sleeping koala (26 September 2023 at 12:41:07) Description: A koala sleeps, almost "spread eagle" on a tree branch.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 150 (300 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/4.5
Shutter speed: 1/500s
ISO: 200
Sleeping koala
A koala sleeps in a tree on Raymond Island.
Sleeping koala (26 September 2023 at 12:41:25) Description: A koala sleeps in a tree on Raymond Island.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 150 (300 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/4.5
Shutter speed: 1/2000s
ISO: 200
Sleeping koala
A koala sleeps in a tree on Raymond Island. Its nose is clearly visible, as is the typical orange stain on its hind leg.
Sleeping koala (26 September 2023 at 12:41:40) Description: A koala sleeps in a tree on Raymond Island. Its nose is clearly visible, as is the typical orange stain on its hind leg.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 150 (300 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/4.5
Shutter speed: 1/800s
ISO: 200
Black and white bird with yellow belly
A bird in a tree. Its beak is visibly open as it sings.
Black and white bird with yellow belly (26 September 2023 at 12:47:31) Description: A bird in a tree. Its beak is visibly open as it sings.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 150 (300 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/4.5
Shutter speed: 1/400s
ISO: 200
Pensive wallaby
A wallaby stares pensively off frame. It is surrounded by lush Gippsland greenery.
Pensive wallaby (26 September 2023 at 12:49:43) Description: A wallaby stares pensively off frame. It is surrounded by lush Gippsland greenery.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 150 (300 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/4.5
Shutter speed: 1/1000s
ISO: 200
Wallaby on the footpath
A wallaby stands just off the footpath, looking in the bush for grass to eat.
Wallaby on the footpath (26 September 2023 at 12:50:04) Description: A wallaby stands just off the footpath, looking in the bush for grass to eat.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 150 (300 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/4.5
Shutter speed: 1/640s
ISO: 200
Yellow pom-pom flowers
Tiny yellow pom-pom shaped flowers on a twiggy bush.
Yellow pom-pom flowers (26 September 2023 at 12:51:04) Description: Tiny yellow pom-pom shaped flowers on a twiggy bush.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 110 (220 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/4.5
Shutter speed: 1/800s
ISO: 200
Yellow bottle brush flower
A yellow bottle brush flower of a eucalyptus tree.
Yellow bottle brush flower (26 September 2023 at 12:51:58) Description: A yellow bottle brush flower of a eucalyptus tree.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 150 (300 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/4.5
Shutter speed: 1/500s
ISO: 200
Kookaburra in a tree
A kookaburra sits in a tree. It looks off-frame to the right and is itself framed by two small branches.
Kookaburra in a tree (26 September 2023 at 13:11:05) Description: A kookaburra sits in a tree. It looks off-frame to the right and is itself framed by two small branches.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 150 (300 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/4.5
Shutter speed: 1/1000s
ISO: 200
Kookaburra in a tree
A kookaburra sits on a tree branch. Its striped tail feathers are conspicuously visible below the branch.
Kookaburra in a tree (26 September 2023 at 13:11:25) Description: A kookaburra sits on a tree branch. Its striped tail feathers are conspicuously visible below the branch.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 150 (300 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/4.5
Shutter speed: 1/2000s
ISO: 200
Kookaburra in tree
Kookaburra sitting on a tree branch. A lovely pale green sheen is visible on the outer wing feathers, as are striped tail feathers.
Kookaburra in tree (26 September 2023 at 13:11:48) Description: Kookaburra sitting on a tree branch. A lovely pale green sheen is visible on the outer wing feathers, as are striped tail feathers.
Notes: Raymond Island, Victoria
Camera: Olympus E-M5 III
Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F2.8
Focal length: 150 (300 35mm equiv.)
Aperture: f/4.5
Shutter speed: 1/3200s
ISO: 200